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An expedition searches for the Yeti of Tibet. These creatures, they learn, are far more superior to men. Using their powers of telepathy, the Yeti begin killing the members of the expedition in order to keep their existence a secret.

"The Abominable Snowman" is a perfect blend of science fiction and horror and was created by those who brought us the highly successful Quatermass films. It stars Hammer horror icon Peter Cushing as a botanist and Forrest Tucker (Sergeant O'Rourke from the TV series "F Troop") as a trapper.

Released in 1957, "The Abominable Snowman" was filmed in black and white. Pity it couldn't have been shot in color as were the Hammer horror classics, "Horror of Dracula, "The Mummy," and "The Curse of Frankenstein." However, since the beautiful, snow covered Himalayans serve as the backdrop for most all of the film, I doubt if color would have helped. Black and white gave it more of a gothic feel.

Only one gruesome death occurred. A man falls from a steep cliff and strikes a large rock before being slung aside. A few more gruesome deaths would have been necessary to keep the attention span of a younger generation. However, the Yeti are not bent on mayhem and destruction. They merely wish to live in peace while keeping their existence a secret.

"The Abominable Snowman" is a unique creature feature from Hammer Film Productions. Some of the scientific theories that are offered seem very plausible. Perhaps the Yeti are waiting for mankind to become extinct in order to reclaim their rightful place on the earth. We are the savages, not the Yeti. We are the ones who declare war on each other simply because our beliefs are different. The Yeti may not have to wait much longer.

"The Abominable Snowman" is a must see for fans of classic science fiction horror. It is also highly recommended for fans of Hammer Film Productions and horror legend Peter Cushing.

i'd honestly waited and read about this film for years . i know it's a very good picture , however , i'm so glad i rented this disc rather than spent the rediculus sums asked for it here and elsewhere . if you are deaf , if you have hearing loss (like myself) , if you're not british (like me) , if you must sometimes play the volume rather low in consideration of other people in your home , if you simply enjoy reading the screenplay as you watch a film (like me) , be WARNED . this film is not only not encoded with closed captions , nor does it have subtitles for the hearing impaired or deaf . know this when you buy this product , and you can make an informed decision . i tried to follow the first fifteen to twenty minutes of this beautifully shot and acted film . what on earth are they saying ? it actually matters !